Committee Watch: Defending Elections, U.S. Forces in Korea, and Managing Pain During the Opioid Crisis

Before bills and nominations are brought up for a passage vote in Congress, they typically have to be considered and approved by relevant committees ― which also conduct oversight of federal agencies. Here’s a look at what Congressional committees will be holding hearings on this week.

Schedule subject to change. All times Eastern.

Tuesday

The Senate Armed Services Committee will hold a hearing on the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Forces Korea in review of the FY2020 NDAA and the Future Years Defense Program. 9:30am

Wednesday

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will hold a hearing titled “The Invasive Species Threat: Protecting Wildlife, Public Health, and Infrastructure”. 10am

The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on nominations. 10am

The House Homeland Security Committee will hold a hearing titled “Defending Our Democracy: Building Partnerships to Protect America’s Elections”. 10am

Thursday

The Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee will hold a hearing on the status and outlook for cybersecurity efforts in the energy industry. 10am

The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing titled “The State of Competition in the Wireless Market: Examining the Impact of the Proposed Merger of T-Mobile and Sprint on Consumers, Workers, and the Internet”. 10am